Community Engagement & Public Outreach

The contract focuses on facilitating public workshops and managing stakeholder feedback to support compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and local planning procedures. The work will be carried out under a subcontract for Santa Cruz County, with activities centered on ensuring robust public participation throughout the project’s planning and environmental review phases. The contractor is responsible for designing and implementing outreach strategies that engage diverse community members, document input effectively, and integrate feedback into decision-making processes in accordance with regulatory mandates. The effort falls under the NAICS code 541990, which covers other professional, scientific, and technical services, indicating a specialized focus on community engagement rather than environmental analysis or engineering. Work will take place within Santa Cruz County, though the exact location is not specified, suggesting flexibility across the jurisdiction. The contract’s success will hinge on transparent communication, adherence to legal requirements for public involvement, and the ability to build trust with stakeholders. All activities must align with the broader goals of the referenced project, accessible via the provided CalEQA link, and executed with a commitment to equity, accessibility, and regulatory integrity.